29 Apr 2021

Govt warned housing shake-up could hurt renters

From Checkpoint, 5:40 pm on 29 April 2021

The government was repeatedly warned by officials its massive housing shakeup could hurt vulnerable renters - resulting in rent hikes or overcrowding.

Newly released documents show Housing Minister sought advice on whether rent controls might be a solution - but was advised not to proceed.

Our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has been wading through the documents.